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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

KINGSTON, RI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
05-6014351
Regional Funder
Women Led
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

KINGSTON, RI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
05-6014351
Regional Funder
Women Led

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Est.

1957

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within Rhode Island, having disbursed a total of $17.8 million in grants in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO INSPIRE AND STEWARD PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT BENEFITTING THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (THE "UNIVERSITY") AND TO INFORM AND ENGAGE ALUMNI AS COMMITTED PARTNERS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS MISSION AND TRADITIONS.
Total Funding Given

$17.8M

2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$1.7M
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8M
E
Elizabeth O'ROURKE
Board Member
K
Kenneth Hylander
Board Member
R
Richard J Harrington
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT?
No. UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT give?
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT make each year?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $17.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT fund recently?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS, THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, and UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND RESEARCH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT?
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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